I Bought a 172 Cup...

[cstarby]

Had some spare time so managed to fit some original replacement wing mirror caps, the passenger side has a slight mark so if anyone has a mint one I would be interested.

Next I removed the wiper blank and fitted the original rear wiper motor and wiper, I really am not a fan of rear wiper deleting and feel it now looks so much better.

Car is gradually getting there just need to replace the coilovers, steering wheel, headunit, badges and remove the decat; and she will be back to standard.

 

[imprezaworks]

Does look better

 

[AlfaDan]

That’s better. You should be able to recoup a few quid selling on the bits you remove.

How come the rear number plate light is hanging out?

 

[Stefan.]

That’s better. You should be able to recoup a few quid selling on the bits you remove.

How come the rear number plate light is hanging out?

Probably replaced with a new lense...

 

[MrBlonde]

I think the rear wiper is actually handy and comes in use,cant see how people get on with it removed.

 

[mossyv6]

Looking great mate

I would put everything back to standard but leave the coilovers on - perfect stance

 

[cstarby]

That’s better. You should be able to recoup a few quid selling on the bits you remove.

How come the rear number plate light is hanging out?

New one on order

I think the rear wiper is actually handy and comes in use,cant see how people get on with it removed.

Completely agree! Although this one wont be going out in the rain; just sunny Sunday's lol

Looking great mate :smile:

I would put everything back to standard but leave the coilovers on - perfect stance :smile:

Thanks pal.

The coilovers are unbranded so I am thinking brand new original shocks with cooksport springs for a better quality setup.

 

[MrBlonde]

What!!!.no driving in the rain!

Just using it for show’s next year then mate for your company?

 

[cstarby]

Just using it for show’s next year then mate for your company?

Sold the company bro to the Norwegians!! Thats where the Range Rover came from haha

 

[MrBlonde]

Sold the company bro to the Norwegians!! Thats where the Range Rover came from haha

Ah ok mate fair enough,had enough of it then or just got a good offer?.
So will just be a weekend toy & in dry nice weather.

 

[cstarby]

Ah ok mate fair enough,had enough of it then or just got a good offer?.
So will just be a weekend toy & in dry nice weather.

Good offer but got something else planned for next year!

Yes indeed mate, plus it will stop me forgetting how to drive manual lol

 

[182_steve]

Everything being done looks better and better, absolute must to keep the rear wiper on :up:

Sounds good getting the original boot badges back on too, mine was totally debadged when I bought mine and so I had to buy them from Renault. The 'RENAULT' 'SPORT' and 'CLIO' were about £90 for the three but look awesome and minty fresh shiney on the back so was worth it!

 

[cstarby]

@182_steve Totally agree, a lot of money but I think necessary. I have the pillar badges on order as well. All badges were removed from this car when it was paint corrected.

 

[182_steve]

@182_steve Totally agree, a lot of money but I think necessary. I have the pillar badges on order as well. All badges were removed from this car when it was paint corrected.

Yes luckily these parts are still available...... for now at least!

 

[STEVE.M]

I think the rear wiper is actually handy and comes in use,cant see how people get on with it removed.

If you use your door mirrors the central rear view is surplus to requirements.

 

[CFAB]

Mint cups are so hard to find now, good to see it being done properly. I killed one but was a cat D so not as bad ha.

 

[cstarby]

Managed to get my hands on a mint retrimmed cup steering wheel. Would have preferred a Snappy one but sadly couldn’t find any for sale.

 

[AlfaDan]

Managed to get my hands on a mint retrimmed cup steering wheel. Would have preferred a Snappy one but sadly couldn’t find any for sale.

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I’m all for keeping it standard but that is one thing that needs to be changed ! It’s too big , it ruins the handling imo.

Best thing I did was change it for a R.S Sabelt wheel , night and difference

 

[imprezaworks]

That ^.

Standard wheel for oem looks. Smaller wheel for just a much better drive.

 

[cstarby]

Agree with you guys for sure but aim is OEM and just dont like the look of the Sabelt that it came with

 

[MrBlonde]

This is what you want mate,with some little customisation :wink:

 

[182_steve]

It's a tough one with the wheel, my car came with a mint snappy re-trimmed oem wheel and said I was going to keep it on......... but ended up going for a quite expensive 330mm Sparco wheel with black suede. So much better in regards to feel and driving, but understand the want to keep it original!

 

[cstarby]

@MrBlonde My backup was copying you lol!!! Probably find I give in to it after its been driven a bit next summer @182_steve I haven't even driven the car yet since I got it because of the weather.

 

[AlfaDan]

I keep telling myself the Renault Sport Sabelt is OEM . It’s need of a refurb though

 

[MrBlonde]

Once you have driven a clio with a steering wheel like mine your get one after im sure.Just looks a lot better & makes driving feel better.End of the day you can always put the original wheel back on,its an easy job.All i would say is,if you get the same as mine.Your prob want to get yourself a phase1 horn stalk.

 

[imprezaworks]

Are you selling the sabelt lol

 

[cstarby]

Are you selling the sabelt lol

Once the car is back to standard I will be selling all the bits such as coilovers, sabelt, decat etc.

 

[imprezaworks]

Let me know how much and the condition please. Oh and size too

 

[Louis]

I'd also be interested in the sabelt

 

[imprezaworks]

Away. Go.

 

[leeds2592]

PM when you get rid of the Sabelt

 

[leeds2592]

 

[imprezaworks]

Mmm

 

[yeecup]

vultures circling................. ill be getting a suede 330mm omp wheel for mine. had a sabelt on my old ph1 and they make such a difference to the driving experience compared to the standard wheel.

 

[leeds2592]

Mmm

Only joking, it's all yours ..... or @Louis'

 

[Louis]

Dan is just looking to sell it on as he already has one

 

[imprezaworks]

Shhhh

Nah would like to replace the omp leather type and fancied a suede one. But not a £200 suede one

 

[JamesBryan]

Looks good.

When you say it's got a short shift, do you mean short or stiff shift?

I'd get rid of the short shift if it is, you don't want to rush these gearboxes.

 

[cstarby]

Managed to fit the retrimmed original steering wheel today plus also some new boot lift struts as the old ones were struggling! Not the best pictures due to light but much happier.

 

[imprezaworks]

Sooo.....